Lalit Modi lauds BCCI for doing fantastic job with IPL: 'World's best sports league has valuation second to none'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lalit Modi lauds BCCI for doing fantastic job with IPL: 'World's best sports league has valuation second to none'

Hindustan Times  

The former Indian Premier League commissioner, Lalit Modi, said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has done a fantastic job with the league, taking the games to newer cities and markets to open up the entire country to the tournament. Lalit Modi said that the BCCI has done a fantastic job with the IPL While speaking to Backstage with Boria on Revsportz, "The IPL has grown to be the world's best sports league and has a valuation second to none, and one has to say the BCCI has done a fantastic job with it. Lalit said that BCCI deserves the credit for expanding the tournament and taking the tournament to cities that "were earlier untapped". Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

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Ex-IPL Governor Lalit Modi hits out at former BCCI chief again on ‘spot-fixing’, says, ‘Srinivasan wasn’t going to…’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-IPL Governor Lalit Modi hits out at former BCCI chief again on ‘spot-fixing’, says, ‘Srinivasan wasn’t going to…’

Live Mint  

Days after the multi-millionaire Indian Premier League Auction 2025 at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, which saw franchises war to buy their favourite players at whopping prices, a controversy erupted as former IPL chief IPL Governor Lalit Modi opened up about that time spot-fixing became a prime point of discussion. Just after the auction, Lalit Modi explosively accused former BCCI President and …

IPL 2024: BCCI announces lucrative prize money for groundsmen and curators
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: BCCI announces lucrative prize money for groundsmen and curators

India Today  

BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced lucrative prize money for the groundsmen and curators for putting in the hard yards during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League 2024. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Purple Cap | IPL 2024 Orange Cap “The unsung heroes of our successful T20 season are the incredible ground staff who worked tirelessly to provide brilliant pitches, …

BCCI must penalise them: Sunil Gavaskar slams England players for leaving IPL early
7 months, 1 week ago

BCCI must penalise them: Sunil Gavaskar slams England players for leaving IPL early

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has launched a scathing attack on the English Cricket Board for requesting that T20 World Cup players return home early. In his column for Mid Day, Gavaskar asked IPL franchisees to withhold a significant amount of their players' pay, stressing the financial consequences of their premature exit. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points …

'Deduct their salaries': Sunil Gavaskar not pleased with ECB calling back players midway through IPL 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

'Deduct their salaries': Sunil Gavaskar not pleased with ECB calling back players midway through IPL 2024

India TV News  

England and Wales Cricket Board has asked for their T20 World Cup bound players to return from the Indian Premier League for the home series against Pakistan. Players like Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Reece Topley are some of the key England players featuring in IPL 2024 but have also been picked for …

'Cut salaries and BCCI must penalise...': Gavaskar wants severe step against players leaving IPL early for national duty
7 months, 1 week ago

'Cut salaries and BCCI must penalise...': Gavaskar wants severe step against players leaving IPL early for national duty

Hindustan Times  

Soon after England announced their squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup late last month, the England and Wales Cricket Board clarified that the cricketers picked for the ICC tournament have to return home from their ongoing IPL duties for the home contest against Pakistan, which begins from May 22 onwards. Sunil Gavaskar wants BCCI to take severe step against …

BCCI postpones meeting with IPL owners, new date yet to be finalised | Reports
8 months, 1 week ago

BCCI postpones meeting with IPL owners, new date yet to be finalised | Reports

India TV News  

The meeting between the Indian Premier League team owners and the Board of Control for Cricket in India on April 16 has been postponed with new date yet to be finalised. The venue for the meeting was supposed to be Ahmedabad with main agenda around the number of retentions for the mega auction that is to happen next year ahead …

BCCI invites IPL owners for informal meet in Ahmedabad on April 16
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI invites IPL owners for informal meet in Ahmedabad on April 16

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited owners of the 10 Indian Premier League teams for an informal meeting in Ahmedabad on April 16 and there could be discussions on potential increase in auction purse for the franchises and player retention. Likely discussions could be around the mega auction due later this year, covering player retention and …

BCCI calls IPL owners to meet on April 16 as mega auction, player retentions on agenda
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI calls IPL owners to meet on April 16 as mega auction, player retentions on agenda

India TV News  

The owners of the Indian Premier League teams have been called in for a meeting on April 16, Cricbuzz reported. Some of the agendas in line for the meeting are the mega auction of IPL 2025 and the player retention discussions. As per the report on the website, the Indian Board has invited only the owners but the team CEOs …

BCCI announces full schedule of IPL 2024, Chennai to host final, Ahmedabad gets two playoff games
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BCCI announces full schedule of IPL 2024, Chennai to host final, Ahmedabad gets two playoff games

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the schedule for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2024. The IPL 2024 final will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, while the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad gets two playoff games - Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on May 21 and 22, respectively. The first double-header …

BCCI quashes report of IPL potentially moving to UAE amid Lok Sabha elections
9 months, 1 week ago

BCCI quashes report of IPL potentially moving to UAE amid Lok Sabha elections

Hindustan Times  

Amid the clash of dates with the 2024 Lok Sabha election and the uncertainty over the fixtures for the second leg of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League, a report hinted that BCCI is contemplating the United Arab Emirates as an option to stage the next half of the IPL tournament. However, board secretary Jay Shah quashed the …

Lok Sabha election schedule leaves BCCI contemplating UAE option for second leg of IPL 2024: Report
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha election schedule leaves BCCI contemplating UAE option for second leg of IPL 2024: Report

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 season of the Indian Premier League is all set to begin from March 22 onwards in Bengaluru, where defending champions Chennai Super Kings will kick off the season in the opener against home team Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India did not announce the entire schedule for the tournament with The Election …

India TV Sports Wrap on March 16: Today's top 10 trending news stories
9 months, 1 week ago

India TV Sports Wrap on March 16: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bangalore made it to the maiden final of the Women's Premier League after beating Mumbai Indians in the eliminator of the 2024 edition in a thriller by just five runs on Friday, March 15 at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories WPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore qualify for maiden final Royal Challengers Bangalore qualified …

IPL 2024 Schedule Announced For First 17 Days; CSK Take On RCB In Season Opener
10 months ago

IPL 2024 Schedule Announced For First 17 Days; CSK Take On RCB In Season Opener

ABP News  

IPL 2024 Date Schedule Announced: The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday announced the schedule of TATA Indian Premier League 2024 for first 21 matches. As per the schedule announced for the first two weeks of IPL 2024, a total of 21 matches will be played across 10 cities. IPL 2024 Teams List: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi …

BCCI Chairman Assures IPL 2024 To Be Held In India Amidst General Elections: Report
10 months, 1 week ago

BCCI Chairman Assures IPL 2024 To Be Held In India Amidst General Elections: Report

ABP News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's chairman, Arun Singh Dhumal, has reportedly announced that the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, which is IPL 2024, will be held in India inspite of the country having its General Elections during that very particular time frame. Arun Singh Dhumal also stated that the apex institution for cricket in India …

BCCI mulling launching IPL-like T10 cricket tournament next year: Report
1 year ago

BCCI mulling launching IPL-like T10 cricket tournament next year: Report

Firstpost  

Seeing the tremendous success of both the IPL and the WPL, the BCCI is now mulling the introduction of a Tier-2 cricket league as early as 2024. Seeing the tremendous success of both the IPL and the WPL, the BCCI is now mulling the introduction of a Tier-2 cricket league as early as 2024, according to a report on Moneycontrol. …

IPL and the decline of great Indian cricket - in 8 stories
1 year, 7 months ago

IPL and the decline of great Indian cricket - in 8 stories

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 29, 2023 19:40 IST - 2 MINS READ The Indian Premier League has once again captured the attention of the nation, as the current season commenced in March this year with full fanfare. The league revolutionised cricket by introducing a player auction system, city-based teams, and Bollywood celebrities such as Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta as …

IPL 2023: Chennai, Ahmedabad to host knockouts as BCCI unveils schedule for playoffs
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: Chennai, Ahmedabad to host knockouts as BCCI unveils schedule for playoffs

Firstpost  

The BCCI on Friday announced Chennai and Ahmedabad as the venues for the 2023 Indian Premier League playoffs, with the latter scheduled to host the final on 28 May. IPL 2023: Full coverage | Points table | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap​ Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, which has been hosting Chennai Super Kings’ home games this …

'BCCI doing right thing. PCB should learn': Ex-PAK player's million-dollar reply to why Indians shouldn't play in PSL
1 year, 9 months ago

'BCCI doing right thing. PCB should learn': Ex-PAK player's million-dollar reply to why Indians shouldn't play in PSL

Hindustan Times  

Indian Premier League has its own very special place in the history of cricket, not just because of the league being a pioneer in franchise-style cricket, but also the impact it has had on world cricket as a whole, proving a platform not just for Indian domestic players, but also talented youngsters across the globe. However, the BCCI is often …

BCCI not pleased with IPL teams' participation in foreign leagues: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

BCCI not pleased with IPL teams' participation in foreign leagues: Report

Firstpost  

Six IPL teams now have representation in foreign leagues in UAE, South Africa and the Caribbean. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly not amused with the growing trend of Indian Premier League teams going overseas and grabbing franchise opportunities in foreign leagues. IPL 2023 Auction numbers: Amount spent, players bought and more Three IPL teams - …

BCCI mulls holding entire Women’s IPL in Maharashtra
2 years ago

BCCI mulls holding entire Women’s IPL in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Following the pattern of the Indian Premier League 2022, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is open to conducting the entire Women’s IPL in and around Mumbai. Earlier, the BCCI had come up with two options - one, selling the teams zone-wise and holding the matches at the non-IPL centres; second, hosting the games at current IPL venues. …

'Don't see any reason. They're fine playing IPL': Shastri, Zaheer shuts critics over Dravid's 'overseas leagues' stance
2 years, 1 month ago

'Don't see any reason. They're fine playing IPL': Shastri, Zaheer shuts critics over Dravid's 'overseas leagues' stance

Hindustan Times  

The need for BCCI to allow Indian cricketers to play in overseas leagues was urged to be prioritised by most veteran cricketers which included the likes of Wasim Akram, Anil Kumble, Stephen Fleming and Tom Moody among others, moments after India incurred another disappointing outing in the T20 World Cup. India head coach Rahul Dravid had explained that the notion …

After India’s T20 World Cup exit, Anil Kumble suggests BCCI allow young players to participate in foreign leagues
2 years, 1 month ago

After India’s T20 World Cup exit, Anil Kumble suggests BCCI allow young players to participate in foreign leagues

Firstpost  

While the overseas players are welcomed in the IPL, the BCCI doesn’t allow any active Indian cricketer to participate in these foreign leagues. Former India captain Anil Kumble wants the BCCI to allow its young players to participate in different T20 leagues around the globe to gain exposure and experience before the 2024 World Cup to be held in the …

Indians to remain away from overseas leagues, says IPL chairman Arun Dhumal
2 years, 1 month ago

Indians to remain away from overseas leagues, says IPL chairman Arun Dhumal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: New IPL chairman Arun Dhumal sees cricket's premier T20 tournament becoming the biggest sporting league in the world in the next five years and says the board also has a clear vision for Women's IPL. Speaking to PTI, Dhumal talked about his long term plans for the IPL, why there can't be more than 10 teams and why …

Arun Dhumal predicts IPL's future, reiterates BCCI's stance on players' participation in overseas leagues
2 years, 1 month ago

Arun Dhumal predicts IPL's future, reiterates BCCI's stance on players' participation in overseas leagues

India TV News  

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has opened up on the future of India's cash-rich tournament the Indian Premier League. The newly elect IPL chairperson has also reiterated BCCI's stance on Indian players' participation in overseas franchise cricket. Image Source : GETTY IMAGESIPL is hugely popular in World Notably, Dhumal also reiterated BCCI's stance on not sending Indian players to play in …

BCCI set to organise Women's IPL with 5 teams in March 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

BCCI set to organise Women's IPL with 5 teams in March 2023

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is all set to launch the long-awaited women's Indian Premier League as a five-team tournament in March 2023. As per the note sent by BCCI to state associations, the news agency Press Trust of India reported that the women's IPL will feature 20 league games with teams playing each other twice. "Further, …

BCCI should allow Indian cricketers to participate in foreign T20 leagues, says Gilchrist
2 years, 4 months ago

BCCI should allow Indian cricketers to participate in foreign T20 leagues, says Gilchrist

The Hindu  

Wicket-keeping legend Adam Gilchrist on Thursday said he wants the Board of Control for Cricket in India to allow the Indian cricketers to take part in T20 leagues outside the country. The BCCI, presently, does not allow the Indian players to participate in overseas T20 leagues like Australia's Big Bash League to maintain exclusivity of IPL. READ: India eyes series …

How I got the scoop on Lalit Modi’s BCCI exit and went on to broadcast it
2 years, 5 months ago

How I got the scoop on Lalit Modi’s BCCI exit and went on to broadcast it

Deccan Chronicle  

It was around 8:30 pm on 25 April 2010 and the final of the 3rd edition of the Indian Premier League was on at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With Sachin Tendulkar’s Mumbai Indians taking on Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings, it was one of the biggest clashes of the Indian sports calendar. The number that flashed on the …

Lalit Modi, Kohli, Pujara; India Lord Over England & Cricket, Part 4: Since 2008
2 years, 5 months ago

Lalit Modi, Kohli, Pujara; India Lord Over England & Cricket, Part 4: Since 2008

The Quint  

Given the concept, it was difficult for the IPL to fail. But as Lalit Modi would later admit, the magnitude of success was not something even he had expected. One major country that was not part of the IPL’s inaugural season was England. Given the enormous amounts at stake, some English cricketers might still have signed up for the IPL, …

PCB to Challenge BCCI's Proposed 10 Week Window for IPL at ICC Meet
2 years, 5 months ago

PCB to Challenge BCCI's Proposed 10 Week Window for IPL at ICC Meet

The Quint  

The PCB's decision to officially challenge the decision comes weeks after BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, in an exclusive interview to PTI said that the Indian board will be getting an extended window for the IPL in the ICC's next FTP cycle starting from 2024 till 2031. "From the next FTP cycle, IPL will have an official two-and-a-half-month window so that …

Fans make a case for bilateral cricket at non-IPL venues
2 years, 6 months ago

Fans make a case for bilateral cricket at non-IPL venues

Hindustan Times  

It may not add up in commercial terms—Disney Star is left to recover a massive ₹78.9 crore it pays to air every home international this year in what is a heavy backend payout for their five-year deal with BCCI. Bilateral cricket’s relevance may also be dipping by the day due to the ever-changing cricket canvas. Valuations in bilateral cricket may …

BCCI Committed to Having Women's IPL in 2023, Says Jay Shah
2 years, 6 months ago

BCCI Committed to Having Women's IPL in 2023, Says Jay Shah

The Quint  

"The game has never been just about money, it is about talent. "IPL's growth story and its phenomenal rise in the sporting world is a result of people's immense faith and belief in the BCCI leadership and its workforce to keep on delivering under all adversities. I am sure with the constant support of everyone in the eco-system we will …

It’s not cricket if the BCCI doesn’t update accounts
2 years, 6 months ago

It’s not cricket if the BCCI doesn’t update accounts

Live Mint  

It’s not cricket” is an old exclamation that should never get outmoded. Etiquette evolved for all wins to be fair and square—a descriptor we could perhaps apply to the ₹48,390 crore that the Board of Control for Cricket in India will rake in from this week’s e-auction of rights to broadcast and webcast live matches of the Indian Premier League. …

IPL 2022: New season, new teams, new possibilities
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: New season, new teams, new possibilities

The Hindu  

The new season of the Indian Premier League, which commences on Saturday, brings with it fresh possibilities. Most of the teams have undergone big personnel changes, and there are two new entrants - Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Supergiants - looking to rattle the old guard. Du Plessis’ predecessor Virat Kohli certainly set the stage alight with his flamboyant batting, but …

IPL likely to be played at six venues in western India
2 years, 10 months ago

IPL likely to be played at six venues in western India

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League’s 2022 edition is likely to be played at six venues — four in Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad — from March 27 to May 28. Sensing the need to maintain the nature of the pitches, the BCCI has added the Jio Stadium in Navi Mumbai to the earlier four venues. Besides the four tried and tested venues …

IPL 2022: League matches set to be held in Maharashtra, confirms BCCI chief Ganguly
2 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2022: League matches set to be held in Maharashtra, confirms BCCI chief Ganguly

The Hindu  

The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League will be played in India. In an interview with Sportstar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that the group league of the tournament will be held across Maharashtra - Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune. However, this year, the BCCI has zeroed in on four home …

BCCI draw up tentative plans to keep IPL in India
2 years, 11 months ago

BCCI draw up tentative plans to keep IPL in India

Hindustan Times  

The dip in the Covid curve in Mumbai has raised the hopes of the Board of Control for Cricket in India that the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League can be held in the country. The back-up plan was also discussed, which is to take the league to South Africa or the UAE should the health situation take a turn …

BCCI will leave no stone unturned to host IPL 2022 in India, mega auction on February 12 and 13: Jay Shah
2 years, 11 months ago

BCCI will leave no stone unturned to host IPL 2022 in India, mega auction on February 12 and 13: Jay Shah

India Today  

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said that most of the franchise owners have expressed interest to host Indian Premier League 2022 in India. Shah also said that the board will work towards having the matches played at home after the last two editions were shifted out of the country due to Covid-19 crisis. …

BCCI Mulling Two Start Dates For IPL 2022, Set To Be Held In India: Report
2 years, 11 months ago

BCCI Mulling Two Start Dates For IPL 2022, Set To Be Held In India: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India is mulling two start dates for Indian Premier League 2022. As per news agency PTI, some franchise owners want the tournament to start from March 27, while a few other influential people want a April 2 kickoff, which conforms to the Lodha Committee ruling. "Some of the owners prefer March …

IPL 2022 set to begin on March 27, franchises, BCCI hope to conduct the tournament in India
2 years, 11 months ago

IPL 2022 set to begin on March 27, franchises, BCCI hope to conduct the tournament in India

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League is expected to begin on March 27, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India is confident of hosting the tournament across four venues in Maharashtra - the Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium, DY Patil Stadium and the MCA Stadium in Gahunje. Even Board secretary Jay Shah said: "I am delighted to confirm that the 15th …

BCCI to virtually meet franchises on Saturday to discuss IPL 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

BCCI to virtually meet franchises on Saturday to discuss IPL 2022

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will meet the franchise owners and the representatives of the Indian Premier League virtually on Saturday to discuss the roadmap for the forthcoming season. Several sources in the Board and the franchises have confirmed to Sportstar that the meeting will start from 3 pm, and there could be discussions on the venue, …

BCCI to Discuss Plans for IPL 2022 Venues, Auction with Owners
2 years, 11 months ago

BCCI to Discuss Plans for IPL 2022 Venues, Auction with Owners

The Quint  

The recent developments have pointed towards flattening of the curve but whether the situation is unsettling or not is a call for the operational wing of the IPL to take. Notably, a majority of the IPL franchise officials and owners, barring the three teams from down South -- Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- are based …

Amid surge in COVID cases, BCCI weighing Plan B for home season and IPL
2 years, 11 months ago

Amid surge in COVID cases, BCCI weighing Plan B for home season and IPL

The Hindu  

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases across the country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is deliberating on 'Plan B' for the home series against the West Indies, Sri Lanka scheduled to be held next month and also the Indian Premier League. As per the original itinerary, the West Indies series is to be played across six venues - …

IPL 2022 will be played in India, it'll be more exciting with two new teams: BCCI secretary Jay Shah
3 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2022 will be played in India, it'll be more exciting with two new teams: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

India TV News  

Highlights The second phase of IPL 2021 was played in UAE For IPL 2022, two new teams will be coming in -- Ahmedabad and Lucknow Chennai Super Kings won IPL 2021 under MS Dhoni's leadership Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah on Saturday confirmed that Indian Premier League 2022 will be played in India. Talking about …

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirms IPL will return to India in 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirms IPL will return to India in 2022

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League will take place in India. The 15th season of the IPL will take place in India and it will be more exciting than ever with two new teams joining," the BCCI secretary said. The 2021 edition of the …

BCCI's Income Tax Exemption Can't Be Revoked Just Because IPL Makes Profits : ITAT
3 years, 1 month ago

BCCI's Income Tax Exemption Can't Be Revoked Just Because IPL Makes Profits : ITAT

Live Law  

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is entitled to registration under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, which makes it eligible for tax exemption, despite the launch of the Indian Premier League Tournament.The ITAT held that just because IPL is structured in a more profitable manner, the exemption cannot …

From Rs 270 crore to 7,090 crore, what makes IPL teams such a sought after investment
3 years, 1 month ago

From Rs 270 crore to 7,090 crore, what makes IPL teams such a sought after investment

Firstpost  

The world of IPL cricket has changed unbelievably since 2008, when Lalit Modi put together the concept of franchise cricket to subvert and demolish the rebel ICL. Certainly, whichever way you view it, the world of IPL cricket has changed unbelievably since 2008, when Lalit Modi put together the concept of franchise cricket to subvert and demolish the rebel ICL. …

IPL returns as precursor to T20 World Cup
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL returns as precursor to T20 World Cup

India TV News  

Players will be getting valuable experience in the UAE conditions ahead of the T20 World Cup while the Indian cricket board will be hoping its money-spinner stays away from the looming COVID-19 shadow when the IPL resumes with the blockbuster Chennai Super Kings-Mumbai Indians clash here on Sunday. After a few alterations in the franchise cricket and international calendar, the …

The IPL Story: Beginning of Lalit Modi’s Brainchild & the Formula That Clicked
3 years, 3 months ago

The IPL Story: Beginning of Lalit Modi’s Brainchild & the Formula That Clicked

The Quint  

IPL: The Business Model The construct of the IPL broke the conventional mould as it was cricket's first-ever handshake with private investment; of actual ownership of a team, not sponsorship. Bruised from an earlier botched attempt in the mid 1990s, when a similar proposal was struck down by the BCCI, Lalit Modi knew IPL’s private investment had to sit with …

IPL: BCCI expects Rs 5000 crore windfall as base price for new teams kept at Rs 2000 crore
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL: BCCI expects Rs 5000 crore windfall as base price for new teams kept at Rs 2000 crore

India TV News  

The Indian cricket board could soon get richer by at least Rs 5000 crore with the addition of two new franchises during the 2022 edition of Indian Premier League. Earlier top brass was thinking about keeping the base price for two new teams at Rs 1700 crore but later it was decided to keep the base price at Rs 2000 …

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